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Western Hemlock |
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Alaska Pine |
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Pacific Hemlock |
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West Coast Hemlock |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 40 - 80 feet |
Plant Spread: | 20 - 40 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
Posted by robertduval14 (Mason, New Hampshire - Zone 5b) on Apr 19, 2013 9:35 PM State tree of Washington. [ Reply to this comment | |
Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Mar 23, 2014 11:49 AM Native in the Pacific NW. This is a very elegant tree with a characteristic droopy top, I've often trained my outdoor porch light on one when covered with snow for a magical effect. Although it has no relation to poison hemlock, the crushed needles have a similar smell. Heterophylla means different leaves, referring to the mix of different lengthed needles. Very shade tolerant, and will reseed itself prolifically, creating a dense stand of seedlings. Lives 200-400 years. May be grown as a timber crop (moderate growth rate), or for firewood. The pitch can be used in salves and ointments. [ Reply to this comment | |
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